Generation Development Engineering Intern- MN, CO

Xcel Energy Services Inc; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy is offering an internship to support planning of new generation projects in its service territories. You will work with the Generation Development Team on defining the future of power at Xcel Energy.

This internship runs for a May 24, 2027 start date, with potential extension based on performance and business needs. The position is hybrid, requiring in-person commuting to the designated site most of the time.

Qualifications

• Current student, Sophomore or higher (as of Fall 2027).
• Enrolled in ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in any Engineering or Technical field.
• Minor travel opportunities to other Xcel Energy sites and existing generating facilities.
• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week) / part time during the school year (up to 20 hours a week) and commuting to the designated work location in-person, per our hybrid work policy.

Responsibilities

• Project Management activities including: Assist in siting of new generation locations.
• Project Management activities including: Support equipment analysis and selection.
• Project Management activities including: Perform financial estimating and cost analysis.
• Project Management activities including: Develop risk management strategies.
• Project Management activities including: Support regulatory filings and submittals.
• Project Management activities including: Help develop new processes and tools for project management.

Job description

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar—delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy. Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact—both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best. Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs. At Xcel Energy, our employees are the driving force behind our success. So we make sure that, here, you can be your best. Doing work that makes a difference for neighbors and communities. Working with a team you can count on to push you. Expanding skills, staying ready for change, and capturing opportunities to grow. All with the support, rewards and recognition you need to thrive—during your internship and beyond.

Seeking interns to support planning of new construction projects for electrical generating assets in Xcel Energy service territories. Work with the Generation Development Team on defining the future of power at Xcel Energy.

Internship Responsibilities

• Project Management activities including: Assist in siting of new generation locations.
• Project Management activities including: Support equipment analysis and selection.
• Project Management activities including: Perform financial estimating and cost analysis.
• Project Management activities including: Develop risk management strategies.
• Project Management activities including: Support regulatory filings and submittals.
• Project Management activities including: Help develop new processes and tools for project management.

This position is for a May 24, 2027 start date. This position may have the possibility to extend beyond the internship’s initial term based on the candidate’s successful performance and Xcel Energy’s business needs.

Minimum Requirements

• Current student, Sophomore or higher (as of Fall 2027)
• Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in any Engineering or Technical field
• Minor travel opportunities to other Xcel Energy sites and existing generating facilities.
• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)/ part time during the school year (up to 20 hours a week) and commuting to the designated work location in-person, per our hybrid work policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in generating technologies, including solar, wind, battery storage, and combustion turbines.
• Interest in project management processes and techniques.
• Interest in emerging energy technologies and new advances in electrical generation and storage.

Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together. Our Values Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe Our Employee Commitments Work that makes a difference A team you can count of Opportunities to grow Rewards that help you thrive.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $21.20 to $30.90 per hour.

• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays

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